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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPublic Works - 1993-05-17PWTC\1993-05-17 PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MINUTES MAY 17, 1993 The Public Works and Transportation Committee met this date under the Chairmanship of Alderman J. Smola with all members present. Alderman J. Ziegler entered the meeting after its commencement. Others Present: Alderman B. Stortz, Alderman M. Yantzi and Messrs. L. Lynch, D. Snow, J. Cicuttin, S. Gyorffy, B. Arnot, J. Wallace, F. Graham, J. Webster, T. Boutilier and L.F. Parkhouse. This meeting of the Public Works and Transportation Committee commenced at 9:40 a.m. 1.DOPWR 93-21 - Special Event - Breithaupt Street The Committee was advised that a request has been received from Perstorp Components to close Breithaupt Street from Moore Avenue to Waterloo Street from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 15, 1993. Perstorp has been awarded a General Motors Mark of Excellence Award and will be holding a celebratory reception. In order to provide safety for their employees and guests they wish to curtail traffic in the immediate vicinity. On motion by Alderman G. Lorentz- it was resolved: "That Breithaupt Street between Moore Street and Waterloo Street be closed from 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 15, 1993 to 2:00 p.m., for the purpose of a celebratory reception and that the appropriate by-law under Section 352 (61) of the Municipal Act be enacted, and further, That the expenditure to accommodate this event be charged to Perstorp Components." 2.DOPWR 93-22 - New City Hall Opening Ceremonies - Free Parking and Transit Opening Ceremonies for the new City Hall will commence on Friday, September 17th and run through Sunday, September 19, 1993. To encourage citizen participation it has been suggested that free transit service be provided to the Downtown area. For those that wish to drive, to these celebrations, it is suggested that free parking be provided at all Downtown parking facilities. The Committee considered a report which suggests that adopting these proposals would result in lost revenues of approximately $23,000.00. It was suggested to the Committee that a grant should be made to the various Departments involved to off-set the anticipated lost revenues. Alderman M. Yantzi pointed out that numerous events are being planned as part of the Opening Ceremonies and since the opening of a new City Hall is a once in a lifetime experience, it is suggested that everything possible should be done to encourage a large number of citizens to become involved. Most members of the Committee were in support of taking some action so as to ensure ease of access and/or parking facilities in the Downtown area. It was suggested, however, that rather than providing completely free transit and parking services that, possibly, consideration could be given to providing these services free of charge to only those individuals who take part in the Opening Ceremony Celebrations. It was suggested that those people who normally drive or take transit to the Downtown area and have no intention of attending the Opening Ceremonies should not receive these benefits. Alderman J. Ziegler entered the meeting at this time. When questioned by the Committee, Mr. T. Boutilier advised that $50,000.00 has been placed in the Opening Ceremonies Budget and, if funds were taken from this budget to provide grants for lost transit and parking revenues, there would have to be cutbacks in other areas. Following further discussion, it was agreed that staff would explore various alternatives of providing transit and parking services in conjunction with the opening of the new City Hall and a report in this regard will be considered by the City Hall Steering Committee on June 14, 1993. PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MINUTES - 24 - MAY 17, 1993 3.Summer Employment Experience Program The Committee was advised that the Ministry of Community and Social Services is sponsoring a Summer Employment Experience Program which will allow qualified students to work a maximum of 40 hours per week from May 1 to August 31, 1993. 100% of wages and benefits will be paid by the Province. The Parking Division has received approval to hire a student who will be used as a Maintenance Attendant during this period of time. An agreement between the Ministry and the City must be signed by the Mayor and Clerk before the student can be hired. On motion by His Worship Mayor D. Cardillo - it was resolved: "That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement with the Ministry of Community and Social Services for the purpose of hiring one (1) Student Maintenance Amendment as part of the Summer Employment Experience Program." 4.Bike Races - Hidden Valley Road Mr. D. Snow advised the Committee that, contrary to recent newspaper reports, the speed limit on Hidden Valley Road is 50 kph. Mr. Snow also advised that he has been informed that even trained bicycle racers cannot maintain this speed on flat sections of road. The only time that a trained cyclist would exceed this speed limit would be on a downhill run. 5. Pavement Management Study Mr. S. Gyorffy, Director of Operations, advised the Committee that the firm of Pavement Management Systems were retained in 1992 to undertake a study of the City's existing roads system. The study included an assessment of the current status of the road network within the study area, an estimate of current and future rehabilitation needs, an evaluation of potential rehabilitation budgets over the next 2 years and, finally, an estimate of various budget scenarios as they would apply to the study network. It was noted that the final report from Pavement Management Systems has now been received. An Executive Summary of the report was attached to the agenda for the Committee's information. Mr. Trevor Triffo appeared before the Committee on behalf of Pavement Management Systems and, using an overhead projector, provided information regarding the completed study. Following his presentation and on questioning by Alderman M. Wagner, Mr. Triffo advised that the major factors leading to road deterioration are load levels, the environment and the quality of initial construction. It was noted that heavily loaded trucks and buses are the major cause of roadway deterioration. Mr. Triffo pointed out that reducing the total amount of traffic using a road by 10% would not result in a significant reduction in road deterioration. The Committee thanked Mr. Triffo for his presentation. 6.1993 Program - Resurfacing of Various City Streets The Committee received an informational report from Mr. L. Lynch, Manager of Roads and Engineering Services, regarding resurfacing projects which will be undertake during 1993. 7.1993 Program -Sidewalk Repair and Construction The Committee received a further informational report from Mr. L. Lynch, regarding sidewalk repairs, construction and curb ramping which will take place during 1993. 8.Forest Heights Area - Drainage Problem Alderman G. Lorentz informed the Committee that he has been advised that the City has spent PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MINUTES - 25 - MAY 17, 1993 approximately $3,000.00 to undertake works which would individual rear yard draining problem. 8.Forest Heiqhts Area - Drainaqe Problem (Cont'd) have the effect of improving an It was the view of Alderman Lorentz that this would seem to be inappropriate expenditure and it may have been more appropriate to provide the property owner with a grant of $1,000.00 so that the rear lot grading could have been improved. Mr. S. Gyorffy advised that the work undertaken in the instance referred to by Alderman Lorentz is in accordance with Council's existing policy. In this regard, it was agreed that staff would prepare a report outlining the existing policy and this matter will be discussed at a future Committee meeting. 9.Grass Clippinqs - Ban Alderman M. Wagner questioned whether or not any reaction has been received to the ban of picking up grass clippings by the Garbage Contractor. In this regard, staff noted that some calls have been received. 10.Bus Rodeo Alderman J. Smola, Chairman of the Public Works and Transportation Committee, congratulated Alderman C. Weylie on her achievements at the recent Bus Rodeo and presented her with the Mayor's Challenge Trophy. 11 .Adjournment On motion, the meeting adjourned at 10:55 a.m. L.F. Parkhouse, AMCT Deputy City Clerk